Crestron Multiple Products CTP Console Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
August 14th, 2018
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of all Crestron products. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the two built-in accounts on all Crestron devices. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of Administrator.
Additional Details
Crestron has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-221-01
Disclosure Timeline
- 2018-05-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2018-08-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2018-08-14 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Ricky "HeadlessZeke" Lawshae
